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Yoak Family History

Yoak Surname Meaning

Variant of Yock a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yoak family from?

You can see how Yoak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Yoak families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yoak's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yoak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yoak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoak. 30% of Yoak men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Yoak women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoak were Minister and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Minister
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Yoak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yoak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Yoak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 524 military records available for the last name Yoak. For the veterans among your Yoak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Yoak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yoak in 1954 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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